It only took them two hours, but Guido hears that Portsmouth City Council misconduct hearing from self-confessed teen fondler Mike Hancock have decided to launch a full investigation into the MPs alleged harassment of a mentally ill constituent. As Guido reported yesterday, this could have by-election triggering consequences. Developing…

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Portsmouth Council say misconduct inquiry by independent lawyer into Lib Dem MP for Portsmouth South Mike Hancock should take 2-3 months